Newstalk Breakfast With Susan Keogh

What role can pharmacists play in the vaccine rollout? Darragh O’Loughlin, general secretary of the Irish Pharmacy Union told us how he thinks they can help. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

June 21st is the day people across the UK have been eagerly awaiting, as it's the day when all remaining restrictions will be lifted. But, as the Delta variant continues to spread, is is likely that there will be a delay? And if there is, will it really last until next Spring as some are reporting? Enda Brady, Sky News Correspondent gave us an update.  Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

The leaving cert can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life and perhaps more so for those going through it all now as we continue to battle the pandemic. So, how can we help students better manage the anxieties and pressures one week into exams? Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh was joined by Maeve Dwan O'Reilly, trained teacher, IRC Scholar, PhD candidate at UCD, and Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

With the nice weather finally back and just in time for the easing of restrictions - a lot of us will be flocking to the coast to dip our toes in the water. But before you jump in it’s important to know that where you’re swimming is safe. Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh was joined by Mary Gurrie, Programme Manager with the Environmental Protection Agency Ireland to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Soon enough everyone will be eligible to register for their vaccine for free here in Ireland; it’s a key part of our recovery as we emerge from the worst of the pandemic, but this isn’t the case the world over. Some countries are still battling overwhelming numbers of Covid cases with health systems struggling, mostly staffed by unvaccinated health care workers with vaccine distribution is still weighted heavily towards wealthy western nations. Meanwhile, it appears that the G7 leaders are to issue a declaration in an effort to ensure that the devastation caused by this pandemic won’t be repeated in future, with plans for a 100 day pandemic response manual and a global early warning system. To discuss this, Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh was joined by Colm O’Gorman, Executive Director of Amnesty Ireland. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.

Actors are often unfairly critiqued on their appearance due to being public eye, none more so than Coronation Street Actor Colson Smith, Colson joined Seán on the show this morning. His character in Coronation Street was set to undergo a transformation because he was ‘’Bored of Being The Fat Kid'’. This was what prompted Colson to make the documentary on YouTube ''Bored of Being The Fat Kid''. Colson was 140kg (24 stone) at his heaviest, he lost almost 10 stone on his weightloss journey so far. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Seán was joined by Chairperson of the Citizen's Assembly Dr Catherine Day. The Citizen's Assembly released their Report on Gender Equality this week. One of the recommendations of the report was to aim to reduce the gender pay gap in increments by 2035. Publicly funded childcare and the gender imbalance in politics in Ireland were some of the issues discussed. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Chief Economist at Davy Conall Mac Coille joined Seán on Newstalk Breakfast Weekends to discuss the Global Corporate Tax agreed at the G7 Summit yesterday. Finance ministers from wealthy G7 nations have pledged to commit to a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15%, rallying behind a US-backed plan. The Economist said that Ireland will remain an attractive destination for foreign investment. Ireland's educated work force and being part of the European single market are reasons Mac Coille believes that Ireland will still be of interest to corporations. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Finance ministers from wealthy G7 nations have pledged to commit to a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15%, rallying behind a US-backed plan. Seán Defoe was joined by Chief Economist at Davy Conall Mac Coille to discuss the topic. The economist says that Ireland has plenty to offer to foreign investment. An educated workforce and being part of the European single market are amongst the reasons that Mac Coille believes that Ireland will remain attractive to corporations. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

“Mother and Baby Homes Commissioners must show respect and compassion for survivors and come before Oireachtas Committee” - That’s according to Kathleen Funchion Sinn Fein TD for Carlow and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Children. Kathleen joined Sean Defoe to discuss having the opportunity to address the issues and questions that survivors of Mother & Baby homes still have. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

There was a night of unrest after crowds gathered in Dublin city centre at the beginning of the June Bank Holiday. Seán Defoe speaks with Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn and Independent Security and Defence Analyst Declan Power on their reaction to the scenes witnessed. With reports of missiles being thrown at Gardaí and batton charges, Seán asks was the public order response necessary. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

International travel looks set to return on July 19th. And the adoption of the European Union's Digital Green Certificate will be a key feature of the resumption. But, there are fears it could create delays of up to 10 hours! Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine told us what to expect. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

We've all gotten used to the 'new normal' over the past year in lockdown. But, now that restrictions are being lifted, many are feeling anxious at the thought of a busy social calendar. So, Helen Vaughan, psychotherapist & owner of Maynooth Counselling, told us how to mind our mental health over the next few months. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

This week, the Government announced their plans for the next stage of reopening. But, with a slow vaccine rollout, and variants of concern, is there a risk of a 4th wave? Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, in Trinity College Dublin explained the risks... And, Susan asked Enda Brady, Sky News Correspondent if the UK is still on track for their full reopening on June 21st. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

This summer we’ll see a number of large scale events take place - pilot mass gatherings including concerts and matches in June and July - which we’re to get more detail on in the coming days. To get a reaction to the roadmap for live music venues Susan was joined by Christina Quill, Independent Music Promoter for venues including Dublin’s Sin É & the upcoming Carlow Arts Festival.  'The Show Must Go on" is Newstalk's series celebrating everything great about the Irish entertainment industry and looking forward as the reopening process begins. To find out more, go to Newstalk.com Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

With the announcement from government that restrictions will begin to ease off in the coming weeks, there appears to finaly be light at the end of the tunnel. Professor Cliona O’Farrelly; Professor of Comparative Immunology at Trinity College Dublin joined Susan to discuss the vaccine rollout, supply issues, and to get her reaction to the positive news from the government yesterday. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

There was plenty of movement this week around plans to reopen certain sectors in the coming weeks and one area that has surely been on many a cinephile's mind would be when Cinemas will open up again. Thankfully we got some clarity on that this week as well as lots of other TV and film news. Screentime’s John Fardy joined Susan to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

With restrictions easing, the return to the office is beginning to look more and more likely. But, do employees want to go back? Can employers force them? And how can you make working from home work for you? We spoke to Lynda Barry, Career Coach at Lynda Barry Consulting, and Joanne Redmond, head of Employment Law at Ibec to find out. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Everyone is eagerly awaiting the Governments announcement with more detail about how our Summer will look. Is there going to be any indoor dining? A time limit at a table? And what's happening with the €9 meal? Claire Nash, owner of Nash 19 restaurant in Cork and Director of the Cork Business Association, and Dermot McDonnell Owner of the Cross Guns Gastro Pub in Castletown Kilpatrick in Navan, told us what they are hoping for. Everyone is also wondering about holidays. Will it be another year of staycations or might we get abroad? Paul Hackett CEO of Click and Go Travel Business and Board Member of the Irish Travel Agents Association told us what he is expecting… Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.    

Hackers have warned that they will dump confidential patient information from the HSE hack tomorrow. But, what would it really mean if your data was put on the dark web? Adrian Weckler, technology editor with the Irish Independent joined Susan to explain. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.